WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY

 

“Since the construction of the new course proper our injury rates have dramatically decreased. We consider StrathAyr at Kranji a very safe surface...an excellent racing surface. We have also not lost any races because of inclement weather which is due to the excellent drainage of the track.”
Dr Eugene Stephen Reynders, Singapore Turf Club chief veterinary surgeon.

“I use the StrathAyr for gallops whenever I can because that helps ease the wear and tear on their legs.”
Master Australian trainer, Bart Cummings.

“It offers a cushion that is beneficial to horses and their trainers, who don’t take home horses that have jarred up. It is very horse friendly…I found it very safe to race on.”
Internationally renowned-jockey, Greg Childs.

“It seems to endure the heavy racing schedule that comes with Victorian racing. It stands up to a lot more racing.”
Noted big-race jockey, Steven King.

“They never lose a meeting and I’ve never seen a heavy track. Soft is the worst.”
Former prominent Australian trainer and a leading Singapore trainer, John Meagher.

“Racing on a StrathAyr track is like racing in heaven. The good thing is you don’t have to die to experience it.”
Former top Kiwi trainer and leading Singapore trainer, Laurie Laxon.

“I find the StrathAyr performed to it’s best where it has been laid on bigger tracks like Hong Kong’s Sha Tin and Singapore’s Kranji. In the humid conditions and with the torrential rains, the tracks cope so well.”
Accomplished international jockey, Dan Brereton.

“I think the StrathAyr surface at Moonee Valley has been outstanding in all conditions.”
Respected Sydney trainer, Guy Walter.

“While the other tracks can become rock hard, Moonee Valley never gets hard enough to worry them. It (StrathAyr) is a very kind surface.”
Top Adelaide trainer, Leon Macdonald.

“Extensive records collected over many years on both cool and warm season sand reflex racing profiles has definitely proved to me that this type of surface will be the tracks for the future!!
Whilst at Moonee Valley and presently after 2.5 years at Kranji Singapore we are continually amazed at how well the StrathAyr Track recovers, resists high rainfall and meets heavy annual racing demands.”
Track manager at Singapore’s Kranji circuit, Ian Trevethan.

“The old Moonee Valley track was too hard during the summer and too wet during the winter. We haven't raced on a firm track since the introduction of StrathAyr. I think we've only had heavy tracks once or twice at the most. It has always provided fair racing.”
Racing Victoria Limited’s chief steward, Des Gleeson.

“On 2 February 2005 Melbourne had its worst storm in 110 years. 122mm of rain was recorded in the 24 hours prior to the night meeting at Moonee Valley on Thursday 3 February. The track was upgraded from slow to dead during the meeting and was good by the end of the meeting. The track is now in its 10th year and is racing better than ever.”
Moonee Valley Racing Club’s racing manager, Fred Fox.

“I am a big advocate for the StrathAyr. If you look at Moonee Valley it is probably the most consistent of all tracks – in terms of readings and for racing truly – all the year.”
Racecaller and Cox Plate-winning owner, Bryan Martin.